In my recent studies of the book of Ephesians, I noticed that the phrase “will of God” or “desire of God” is used often in the first chapter. Paul’s apostleship, all the spiritiual blessings, the adoption, predestinating, choosing, sealing, etc. is all accomplished because He chooses it to be so. How this humbles me! I owe my existence and my position in Christ to the Power of God so that the good pleasure of His will might be satisfied. Who am I that I should boast save in the death of Christ my God.
By the Will of God
Matthew Johnson
Follower of Jesus Christ. Husband of Bonnie. Father of Carter, Lucas, Bryce and Carley. Preacher of Grace. Lover of Truth.
Hey Bonnie!
I got your message a while back, but couldn’t figure out how to post on your site…hopefully this works:) WOW…soo nice to catch up with ol’ college pals and roomies:) You lil’ one is so cute! You look the same girl!! And your just north of me, how cool!! I LOVE the west, but the summers are a “pinch” warm down here in the valley:) What are you up to? Write me when you have some time and fill me in. I’m in a crazy time right now with my two jobs (working to pay uncle sam back:( so I do promise to keep in touch…soon:) danagayerathotmaildotcom
Blessings,
Dana
hey, matt, i’ve been wanting to do a study on how NT writers use the phrase ‘will of God.’ I think it’d be interesting and also pretty different to how we use the phrase.